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Access to HE Social Work Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 192984
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 4 November 2026
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Education Details

Social Work Adult Education fe college
Levels: Access to HE

Job Description

Access to HE Social Work Lecturer

Temporary | Contract

Are you an experienced social work professional looking to inspire the next generation of practitioners?

About the Role

A further education provider is looking for an Access to HE Social Work Lecturer to join their teaching team. You'll deliver high-quality teaching and learning to adult learners preparing to progress into higher education and careers in social work, bringing your professional knowledge into the classroom.

You'll plan and prepare engaging sessions, assess learner progress and provide the support students need to overcome individual barriers and achieve their goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and delivering lessons on the Access to Higher Education programme.
  • Designing schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment schedules.
  • Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment where students are stretched and challenged.
  • Assessing work, tracking progress and giving constructive feedback.
  • Providing tutorial and pastoral support to help learners stay on track.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A relevant qualification in social work or a related discipline
  • Experience gained in the social work or social care sector
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A commitment to helping learners achieve their potential

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
  • Experience of teaching, training or assessing in further education
  • Familiarity with Access to Higher Education programmes

If you're ready to bring your professional experience into the classroom and help learners take their first step towards a career in social work, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Heidi Stevens

Heidi Stevens

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Relevant qualification in social work or related discipline
  • Experience in social work or social care sector
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Skills & Qualifications

Social workSocial careTeachingLesson planningAssessmentPastoral supportAccess to HE delivery

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